POSITANO RESTAURANT
4701 NW 79 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/15/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers not inverted on shelf over three compartment sink. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed both white cutting boards in kitchen.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor throughout kitchen.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters and reach in cooler gaskets in front of cook line. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari thawing in standing water on prep table in kitchen. Operator started to prepare calamari. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade in kitchen. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by kitchen entrance.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled deep fryer.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed foam trays stored on Bar floor. Operator removed trays from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw calamari inside reach in cooler. Operator stored products correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Also, observed soiled cutting boards inside kitchen.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tiramisu and créme not properly date marked inside reach in cooler. As per Operator desserts were cooked last Sunday November 10th, 2024.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/23/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside Bar.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor around DM and under three compartment sink.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored spoons faces down. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Vincenzo Pisani, 4/10/2019. EXPIRED.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade inside kitchen.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/23/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at Men's and Women's restrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: At time of callback inspection observed Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at Men's and Women's restrooms. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: At time of callback inspection observed Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at Men's and Women's restrooms. **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: At time of callback inspection observed dumpster lid open. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: At time of callback inspection observed dumpster lid open. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at Men's and Women's restrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: At time of callback inspection observed Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at Men's and Women's restrooms. **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: At time of callback inspection observed dumpster lid open. **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: At time of callback observed Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/28/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at Men's and Women's restrooms.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans not inverted on shelf over three compartment sink. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna inside reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator cut bag. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside Bar. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler interior located by prep table inside kitchen. Operator cleaned reach in cooler interior. Corrected On-Site
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed scoops faces up on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored them faces down. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler by reach in freezer inside kitchen. Operator stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna not date marked inside reach in cooler in kitchen. As per Operator lasagna was cooked last Sunday September 24th, 2023. Operator date marked lasagna. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/28/2023 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).